Bay View Camping

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View toward falmouth from bay view
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View towards maenporth and helford passage from bay view
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View toward falmouth from bay view

  • Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
  • Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
  • Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Getting out on the South West Coast Path could barely be easier than it is from Bay View Camping – this Cornwall site is right by the shoreline between Falmouth and Maenporth, and it has its own private access gate to the coast path and a path leading to a private beach. That means you can get out for short or long seaside strolls whenever you like. The South West Coast Path can be used to reach local beaches like Maenporth and Swanpool, at about 15 minutes and 20 minutes’ walk respectively. There are places to eat at both spots, so you could leave the car behind for several days here and simply get about on foot easily enough. Alternatively, set out along the private path to Newporth Beach below a lovely clifftop picnic meadow. When the tide is low, it's possible to stroll right out onto the neighbouring Sunny Corner Beach, a clothing-optional stretch of sand. And there’s no need to leave the coast behind once you’re done with outings for the day, because this field is close enough to the shore to have gorgeous sea views from the pitches. They look out to the east, so it’s worth being up for sunrise, but they’re still splendid of an evening. Off-grid, the site has flushing toilets and hot showers. It’s all very laidback in vibe, so kids and dogs are welcome and there aren’t any real restrictions on arrival and departure times.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Motorhome sites 20
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 29 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 29 May to

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Reviews

9

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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Great bay views & Coast Path access for exploring. Spacious, quiet pitches. Clean facilities, but small cubicles. Bumpy access road. Some found it a bit pricey for basic amenities.

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Beautiful area and well-located above the…

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Ed M.

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Liked Beautiful area and well-located above the SW coastal path & close to Falmouth and its beaches. Easy to find and check in

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Definitely a site that we will return to

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Alex B.

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Liked Location was secluded and perfect, it was quiet, spacious, had a great view and easy to go walking. The host was most welcoming, enjoyable to talk to and importantly: accessible, participative and responsive.

Disliked Nothing really, the site would benefit from hot water taps in the future and perhaps improvements to the facilities but as it is, it's how I like camping to be i.e., more about the camping and lest about the glamping.

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10/10 I highly recommend this site.

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Heather B.

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Liked The site was very professionally run. The toilets and showers were very clean. Alice, who runs the campsite, was friendly and helpful...bringing us a large stone upon which we could have our instant BBQ.

The view was amazing and such a wide panorama of the coast line and sea.

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Stunning views - right next to…

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Anonymous

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Liked Stunning views - right next to the coast path!

Disliked Very expensive per night unless you’re going as a large group. The pitches are big so great for groups but not ideal for couples cost-wise. The facilities are basic but clean.

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The views are absolutely stunning! The…

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Ataa A.

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Liked The views are absolutely stunning! The owner is kind and welcoming, and the toilets and showers are spotless.
We received a lovely, welcoming message from the owner before our arrival, which was such a thoughtful touch.
During our stay she went out of her way to help us, even charging our power bank and freezing our ice packs. The whole experience was wonderful – my daughter and I have already recommended the site to friends, and we can’t wait to come back next year!

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Our second stay at this lovely…

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Jennie E.

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Liked Our second stay at this lovely campsite. Beautiful views, well kept pitches, nice and quiet and relaxing, a short walk to the beach. The facilities are kept really clean at all times by the owner. A gem of a campsite.

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Friendly check in, clean toilets and…

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Daniel M.

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Liked Friendly check in, clean toilets and shower, good size pitch, great location with access to the coastal path and an amazing view.

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Amazing coastal location if a little…

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Anonymous

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Liked Amazing coastal location if a little exposed to the elements - how often do you get the chance to camp somewhere so spectacular? Basic but cheerful facilities which are OK if site not too busy. It's a tight squeeze in the cubicles! Close to bustling SW tourist towns but you feel away from it all.

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Really helpful, fantastic views, clean showers & toilets.

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Jamie C.

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Liked The owner was amazing!
So helpful! Our tent tore and Alice leant us a sewing kit & some duck tape, amazing customer service.
Fantastic views, so peaceful, access to coastal path and easy walks to the Falmouth beaches.
Very clean and stocked toilets & showers.
Thank you for our stay.

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Beautiful views with fantastic access to…

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Jonathan H.

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Liked Beautiful views with fantastic access to Maenporth and swanpool beach. Extremely quiet and lots of space between pitches. Fresh, clean water available and decent shower and toilet facilities with hot water.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Bay View Camping

Penrose Farm

Maenporth

Falmouth

Cornwall

England

TR11 5HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.13052°N
5.08579°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km The Moor B
4.1 km Bridge
7.8 km Post Office and Stores
Rail
2.2 km Penmere Rail Station
2.5 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
3.1 km Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 km Falmouth Custom House Quay
2.9 km Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
3.1 km Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
30.9 km Penzance Airport
35.7 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
41.7 km Land's End St Just Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could continue from either of these for a splendid day’s walking along the South West Coast Path – perhaps as far as Durgan (an hour and a half’s walk), where you can turn inland to explore Glendurgan Garden or Trebah Garden. Alternatively you can drive to either within 15 minutes. Spotted any seals as you walk? It’s perhaps unlikely, so you may need to pay a visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (25 minutes’ drive). To meet equally cute four-legged rescue animals, aim for the Flicka Foundation donkey sanctuary (10 minutes). Some time in Falmouth (five minutes’ drive/40 minutes’ walk) is also a fine idea, to peruse Pendennis Castle, visit the art galleries and take a boat to St Mawes, a lovely little fishing village across the estuary with a beach, castle and a network of winding streets to wander through.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Maenporth 0.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Swanpool 1.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gyllyngvase 2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthallow 6.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthoustock 8.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 2.9 km

Pendennis Castle 3.3 km

Trebah Garden 3.7 km

National Seal Sanctuary 9.5 km

Truro Cathedral 15.1 km

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 3.8 km

St Anthony Head 6.7 km

Trelissick Garden 10.2 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 16 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 16.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

PENJERRICK 1.5 km

FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 1.7 km

GLENDURGAN 3.3 km

TREBAH 3.9 km

Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 5.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bay View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Camping? The coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Camping? From $68.75 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.